2022 Summer Hires

We are currently looking for Cowlitz County high school graduates that are interested in our Summer Hire positions that will be available in 2022.

>>Department of Public Works is seeking various individuals to perform different functions.  General labor positions would entail flagging traffic, brooming roadways during chip sealing, pulling brush off banks and roadways, and traffic control while driving a County vehicle. Other job duties include storm water swale and pond maintenance, painting and low-water work, and other duties assigned.  Applicant must be prepared to work in both hot and cold weather and have the ability to drive a pickup.  Individuals with the following skills are also needed for other divisions: engineering for the Survey Crew; and strong computer skills for Fleet inventory tracking.

>>Parks Department is seeking individuals who enjoy being outside in nature doing physical work to maintain our beautiful park system for the general public during our busiest time of year. These positions will assist the general public with their events, setting up reservations, garbage removal, cleaning restrooms, mowing, weed eating/whacking and other various park cleanup projects. Some positions will require weekend shifts. Summer Help will assist full-time park staff with various projects such as landscaping, irrigation repairs, building maintenance, playground installation, and trail maintenance. These positions require driving County trucks to different park locations, using various hand tools, and handling small engine machines such as weed eaters and push mowers. The ideal candidate will have the ability to learn new skills, the ability to follow directions, and a strong commitment to provide exemplary customer service to park visitors.

 >>IT is seeking  individuals who will help with providing customer service and technical support to departments for their computers and communication equipment as necessary. May be asked to assist in the installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of County network, communications, audio/visual or other information technology hardware, software or programs and other duties as assigned.

To be eligible for this program, you must be a Cowlitz County high school graduate who (or whose parents(s)/guardian) reside in Cowlitz County and are currently attending and will continue to attend a college/university, or post high school vocational training, on a full time basis during the school year of 2022-2023.  The maximum duration of Summer Help employment will be 90 calendar days per year, and Cowlitz County reserves the right to terminate the employment relationship at anytime, with or without cause. Participation in the Summer Hire program is limited to five years.

I understand that:

• The start date of the Summer Hire program will be no later than June 24, 2022.
• The maximum duration of Summer Hire employment will be 90 calendar days.
• No benefits are offered for this position.
• Any time off during the Summer Hire program must be pre-arranged and approved by the Supervisor.  Any time off during the Summer Hire program cannot exceed five (5) consecutive workdays, 40 total hours.
• I will be held to the same standards of conduct of any Cowlitz County employee.
• Cowlitz County reserves the right to terminate the employment relationship at anytime, with or without cause.
• Salary range: $16.00 - $18.00 (DOE).
• If I have questions or concerns regarding work and other matters, I may communicate them to my Supervisor, Department Management or the Human Resources Department.
• Participation in the Summer Hire program is limited to five (5) years.
• I understand that Cowlitz County will conduct a criminal background check upon hire which I must successfully pass.  

To apply, please use the online application through our website (co.cowlitz.wa.us).  Submit all documents online, or via email, US Mail, or hand delivery: (1) letter of interest form (in link below); (2) supplemental information form (in link below); (3) unofficial current transcript; (4) proof of current classes; (5) proof of Fall 2022 school enrollment (NOTE: a letter of acceptance from the school, or letter of intent to attend the educational institution from the student, will be accepted in lieu of proof of enrollment):

Cowlitz County

Human Resources Department

207 4th Avenue N, Room 306

Kelso, WA  98626

To obtain the required documents mentioned above (2 total), please use this Link

To apply, please use the online application. Submit all documents online, or via email, US mail, or hand delivery:

(1) letter of interest form (in link below);

(2) supplemental information form (in link below);

(3) unofficial current transcript;

(4) proof of current classes;

(5) proof of Fall 2022 school enrollment (NOTE: a letter of acceptance from the school, or letter of intent to attend the educational institution from the student, will be accepted in lieu of proof of enrollment).

To obtain the required documents mentioned above (2 total), please use this Link

Salary : $16 - $18